Showing posts with label cheese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cheese. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Chili Frito Delight

Here is a little secret: I made up the name of this dish right now. That is why it isn't very good of a name.


I have thought about this meal a few times the past couple of weeks.  I had all the ingredients handy, just had to find the right day on the menu for it.  We all loved it so that must be a success.  It is a family sized version of chili Frito school lunch.  Wait what?!? You never got this for lunch at school? Well I did and I loved it then too.


Ingredients:

  • 1 Can of your favorite chili
  • 1 lb of hamburger
  • 1 bag of your favorite size of Fritos corn chips
  • Toppings: cheese, onions, olives, and sour cream.



Directions:

  • Brown hamburger and drain.
  • Add can of chili. The consistency should be fairly thick, not soupy.
  • Put a handful of the corn chips at the bottom of a bowl, 
  • Add chili/hamburger mixture.
  • Top with your favorite toppings.
  • Pair this with a green salad.
  • Enjoy!
Total Prep Time was 15 minutes.
This would make 3-4 moderately sized servings.
For a healthier option use a low sodium/fat chili, ground turkey, baked tortilla chips, low fat cheese and sour cream.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Ravioli Bake :)


Definately adding this recipe to my box... it's quick & easy and both the boys ate it without complaining... how much better can it get, right? :)



WHAT YOU NEED:

*1 jar spaghetti sauce (any flavor)

*14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained (I used basil, garlic & oregano flavor)

*1/2 cup water

*2lbs frozen ravioli (I used 1lb cheese and 1lb beef)

*7 oz shredded Italian Blend cheese

*2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese




WHAT TO DO:

*Heat oven to 400'

*Mix spaghetti sauce, tomatoes & water; spoon 1 cup of the mixture onto the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish.

*Layer 1/2 of the ravioli & 1 cup of cheese over sauce.

*Top with other 1/2 of the ravioli & the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top & cover with foil.

*Bake 30 minutes; uncover & bake 15 more minutes or until ravioli is heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese; let stand 10 minutes & enjoy! :)